Author Topic: $2000.00 BUDGET....how would you spend it? (Read 8067 times)

spreadheadtom · « **on:** March 20, 2006, 04:59:51 PM »

If you had 2 grand just laying around and wanted to buy a stealth/FOB setup, what would you spend your money on?

Tommy

edit: you already have a recording device

Aaron41 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2006, 05:08:20 PM »

Schoeps MK4 > KCY 250 > Sonosax SX-M2/LS2
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=60756.0

It might run you a little over $2000 (maybe $2400) but it is the best choice for stealthing. It is where I see myself a few years down the road. It would also be a wonderful FOB set-up.

Otherwise, your best bet is DPA 4060s > DPA mma6000. That would most likely run you $1100. Nice but I don't imagine it is what you are looking for in a FOB set-up.

Brian Skalinder · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2006, 05:09:09 PM »

Is the $2k budget for everything - mics, cables, pre, ADC, recorder?

spreadheadtom · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2006, 05:10:00 PM »

Quote from: Brian Skalinder on March 20, 2006, 05:09:09 PM

Is the $2k budget for everything - mics, cables, pre, ADC, recorder?

leave out the recorder.

Brian Skalinder · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2006, 05:16:54 PM »

Assuming the budget and timing is flexible...

1st choice

Quote from: Aaron41 on March 20, 2006, 05:08:20 PM

Schoeps MK4 > KCY 250 > Sonosax SX-M2/LS2

Won't find it new for < $2k, and good luck finding that setup used.

2nd choice
MK4 > NBox or NBox+ > recorder
Again, probably won't find the above new for $2k, and again good luck finding that setup used.

3rd choice

Quote from: Aaron41 on March 20, 2006, 05:08:20 PM

DPA 4060s > DPA mma6000

No problem getting new

4th choice
AKG CK91 > AKG NBox > recorder
Only 4th choice because it doesn't yet exist.

If the budget and/or timing isn't flexible, I'd go with #3.

Aaron41 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2006, 05:25:48 PM »

Quote from: Brian Skalinder on March 20, 2006, 05:16:54 PM

Assuming the budget and timing is flexible...

1st choice
Quote from: Aaron41 on March 20, 2006, 05:08:20 PM
Schoeps MK4 > KCY 250 > Sonosax SX-M2/LS2
Won't find it new for < $2k, and good luck finding that setup used.

2nd choice
MK4 > NBox or NBox+ > recorder
Again, probably won't find the above new for $2k, and again good luck finding that setup used.

3rd choice
Quote from: Aaron41 on March 20, 2006, 05:08:20 PM
DPA 4060s > DPA mma6000
No problem getting new

4th choice
AKG CK91 > AKG NBox > recorder
Only 4th choice because it doesn't yet exist.

If the budget and/or timing isn't flexible, I'd go with #3.

The DPAs seem to be really easy to sell back too. Maybe go with the 3rd choice and search around for the 1st or 2nd. Piece those together and sell the DPA set-up once you are done.

spyder9 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2006, 05:29:54 PM »

AT853RX > Marantz 660 (ACM)

I'm upgrading my rig to the 660 this year. One box to crotch (that doesn't sound right

)

Estimated street value: $1,200 w/ 4gb card

sullen · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2006, 08:09:06 PM »

4022!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RebelRebel · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2006, 08:39:06 PM »

schoeps /sonosax...

which I can get good prices on...

terrapinj · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2006, 08:54:25 PM »

Quote from: Brian Skalinder on March 20, 2006, 05:16:54 PM

4th choice
AKG CK91 > AKG NBox > recorder
Only 4th choice because it doesn't yet exist.

not exactly true - Richard (poorlyconditioned) has developed a box that powers the ck91 caps.granted its not available for purchase, but the plans are widely available. perhaps you were referring to a ck61 nBox?

if your recording device is the JB3 you probably want to look into something with an A/D or include that in your budget. don't know the exact pricing but HEB > sbm-1 should work pretty nicely and fit into your budget.

Kyle · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2006, 09:57:22 PM »

I am gonna agree with the call on the 4022s. I need a recirder (maybe the r-09), but I have a psp-2 that I don't use that much, and it's real stealth - so that would be the route for me. I think that blows the budget

, but eff it, it's only $$ and - you know when you play back that first recording it will have just paid for itself

Brian Skalinder · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2006, 02:56:59 AM »

Quote from: terrapinj on March 20, 2006, 08:54:25 PM

not exactly true - Richard (poorlyconditioned) has developed a box that powers the ck91 caps.granted its not available for purchase, but the plans are widely available. perhaps you were referring to a ck61 nBox?

Ah, yes...forgot about Richard's project. But I meant to reference the CK61 NBox, which I vaguely recall seeing Nick was working on.

Evil Taper · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2006, 05:01:17 AM »

unless you have a stealthy pre you're going to need the Schoeps kit or something like the 660 with a built in pre. there's supposedly some stealthy Pelusso kits comming out this year if you want to go that route. MG is also reportedly working on an active kit for the SMS2000 mic line (and an MG NBOX is also in the works supposedly) if you want to go that route as well. FWIW the 406x DPAs can sound pretty crappy as an FOB rig if the tapers section is a bit too far back. i've made a couple of tapes with mine that are a straining experience to listen to...sometimes though, like when there's not much bass in the venue, they SHINE.

4022>PS2>Recorder would be an awfully stealthy and sick rig though...no additional mic cables to buy and it's something not everyone is stealthing

Wiggler · « **Reply #13 on:** March 21, 2006, 07:18:00 AM »

$2000.00 budget
I'd go with the Oade ACM 660 marantz recorder
and a pair of Microtech gefell m300 microphones.

Nick's Picks · « **Reply #14 on:** March 21, 2006, 07:30:23 AM »

the marantz acm660 would be hard to beat. just add mics, and you've got a wicked analog section/recorder. perfect lights for stealthing too.

audBall · « **Reply #15 on:** March 21, 2006, 07:48:39 AM »

maybe a little out of the price range but how about

SKM140 > acm660 ?

Nick's Picks · « **Reply #16 on:** March 21, 2006, 08:28:23 AM »

that would work.

jkbyram · « **Reply #17 on:** March 21, 2006, 09:47:33 AM »

hire the guy in your avatarto sneak it in=3 bucks an hour
contract his jedi mind tricks to keep back security=5 bucks an hour
buy enough beer to keep him working=priceless!!

spreadheadtom · « **Reply #18 on:** March 21, 2006, 10:05:53 AM »

Quote from: jkbyram on March 21, 2006, 09:47:33 AM

buy enough beer to keep him working=priceless!!

It was a $2000 budget

michael · « **Reply #19 on:** March 21, 2006, 10:38:39 AM »

Quote from: spreadheadtom on March 21, 2006, 10:05:53 AM

Quote from: jkbyram on March 21, 2006, 09:47:33 AM

buy enough beer to keep him working=priceless!!

It was a $2000 budget

that would only be a few shows!

Sanjay · « **Reply #20 on:** March 21, 2006, 02:33:29 PM »

Quote from: Aaron41 on March 20, 2006, 05:08:20 PM

Schoeps MK4 > KCY 250 > Sonosax SX-M2/LS2
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=60756.0

It might run you a little over $2000 (maybe $2400) but it is the best choice for stealthing. It is where I see myself a few years down the road. It would also be a wonderful FOB set-up.

Otherwise, your best bet is DPA 4060s > DPA mma6000. That would most likely run you $1100. Nice but I don't imagine it is what you are looking for in a FOB set-up.

fwiw I usually don't share prices but this is what the costs were for me.

MK4 Matched pair: $900 Used (I have seen some go for $800 recently)
KCY 250: $525 Used
Sonosax SX-M2/LS2: $945 New

Very worth the money IMO...

alternatively:

NBOX $1200 New
MK4 Pair $800-900 used

Another option would be trying to get some AKG CK1x,2x,or 3x capsules, AKG CK91,92,93 (for the 300 blueline series), or KM100 capsules and running them into the lemo in on the sonosax, they would all work.

Aaron41 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 21, 2006, 03:03:19 PM »

Quote from: Sanjay on March 21, 2006, 02:33:29 PM

Quote from: Aaron41 on March 20, 2006, 05:08:20 PM
Schoeps MK4 > KCY 250 > Sonosax SX-M2/LS2
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=60756.0

It might run you a little over $2000 (maybe $2400) but it is the best choice for stealthing. It is where I see myself a few years down the road. It would also be a wonderful FOB set-up.

Otherwise, your best bet is DPA 4060s > DPA mma6000. That would most likely run you $1100. Nice but I don't imagine it is what you are looking for in a FOB set-up.

fwiw I usually don't share prices but this is what the costs were for me.

MK4 Matched pair: $900 Used (I have seen some go for $800 recently)
KCY 250: $525 Used
Sonosax SX-M2/LS2: $945 New

Very worth the money IMO...

alternatively:

NBOX $1200 New
MK4 Pair $800-900 used

Another option would be trying to get some AKG CK1x,2x,or 3x capsules, AKG CK91,92,93 (for the 300 blueline series), or KM100 capsules and running them into the lemo in on the sonosax, they would all work.

Thanks for the prices, Sanjay. I was trying to figure out how much that set-up would run me when I upgrade in a few years. +T

thegreatgumbino · « **Reply #22 on:** March 21, 2006, 03:58:37 PM »

Quote from: Sanjay on March 21, 2006, 02:33:29 PM

Another option would be trying to get some AKG CK1x,2x,or 3x capsules [snip] and running them into the lemo in on the sonosax, they would all work.

Huh? Really? How would you do this?

Sanjay · « **Reply #23 on:** March 21, 2006, 04:02:04 PM »

Quote from: thegreatgumbino on March 21, 2006, 03:58:37 PM

Quote from: Sanjay on March 21, 2006, 02:33:29 PM
Another option would be trying to get some AKG CK1x,2x,or 3x capsules [snip] and running them into the lemo in on the sonosax, they would all work.

Huh? Really? How would you do this?

run a lemo cable from the back of one right into the sonosax. being sure the pinouts are the same but i'm pretty sure they are.

keepongoin · « **Reply #24 on:** March 21, 2006, 04:48:42 PM »

Quote from: spreadheadtom on March 20, 2006, 04:59:51 PM

If you had 2 grand just laying around and wanted to buy a stealth/FOB setup, what would you spend your money on?

Tommy

edit: you already have a recording device

pay off the V3 you "bought" with a measley 100 dollar deposit.

spreadheadtom · « **Reply #25 on:** March 21, 2006, 04:52:49 PM »

Quote from: Andrew Pierce on March 21, 2006, 04:48:42 PM

Quote from: spreadheadtom on March 20, 2006, 04:59:51 PM
If you had 2 grand just laying around and wanted to buy a stealth/FOB setup, what would you spend your money on?

Tommy

edit: you already have a recording device

pay off the V3 you "bought" with a measley 100 dollar deposit.

what V3?

michael · « **Reply #26 on:** March 21, 2006, 04:57:33 PM »

Quote from: Andrew Pierce on March 21, 2006, 04:48:42 PM

Quote from: spreadheadtom on March 20, 2006, 04:59:51 PM
If you had 2 grand just laying around and wanted to buy a stealth/FOB setup, what would you spend your money on?

Tommy

edit: you already have a recording device

pay off the V3 you "bought" with a measley 100 dollar deposit.

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